BARR, Dennis Kay 1940-2010

BARR, MYERS, BOGE, BARNES

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 1/19/2010 at 14:29:04

CRESCO, IOWA — Dennis Barr, 69 of Cresco, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco. Rev. Richard J. Ament officiated. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Dennis Kay Barr was born July 21, 1940, in Charles City. Dennis was the son of Roland and Florence (Myers) Barr. He graduated from Charles City High School and proudly served in the United States Navy for four years.

Dennis married Faye (Boge) Barnes in 1984 in Cresco. He worked for Oliver/White Farm Equipment for over 30 years. He was currently employed by General Security Services Corporation where he headed Security at Featherlite in Cresco. Dennis was and avid reader, Louis L’amour among his favorites. Dennis was a die hard sports fan, especially enjoying watching the Iowa Hawkeyes. Dennis was king of the grill and enjoyed family gatherings. Dennis loved playing cards with his wife, family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, especially his best friend, soul mate and wife, Faye.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Faye; two brothers, Ron (Ann) of Texas and Rich (Kathy) of Charles City; one sister, Merrilinn (Dick) of Washington State; his four sons: Tracy, Tim, Craig, and Chad; two step daughters, Rhonda Barnes and Robin (Jack) Darland; a step son, Scott (Trudy) Barnes; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.

Conway Funeral Home, 404 N. Elm St., Cresco, (563) 547-3501 is in charge of the arrangements.

[Charles City Press online, Jan. 19, 2010]